Financial Controller - Record to Report

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose Statement:

Record to Report Financial Controller is responsible for Record to Report (RTR) process for dedicated Affiliate/s as well as coordination and oversight of accounting activities for this Affiliate as a first point of contact regarding process matters and technical accounting expertise in US GAAP.

Record to Report Financial Controller drives and co-ordinates the financial close process, prepares and reviews journal entries and reconciliations, provides financial and accounting analysis, delivers resolution on operational matters (process and accounting related), prepares BS, P&L and DSO planning.

The role reports to Regional Accounting & Reporting Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain US GAAP and local ledgers including the preparation and/or review of related journal entries and reconciliations
• Drive and own the financial close process and calendar for the Affiliate or cluster of affiliates, including responsibility for execution of related SOX controls
• Support financial and accounting analysis involving complex transactions including but not limited to general accounting, fixed assets, intercompany and financial reporting activities/transactions
• Prepare and review management and statutory reports including quarterly Balance Sheet Review with required business-oriented commentaries
• Prepare the annual entity plan, Balance Sheet, P&L and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) plans, compare the Plan to actuals and provide variance analysis focusing on business drivers (commercial entities only)
• Provide accounting treatment in line with Group policies to Affiliates
• Provide Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner with guidance for resolution of accounting issues
• Provide all necessary support during group, statutory and internal audits, act as liaison for any RTR related queries
• Support the Statutory/Fiscal Reports process with third-parties, where applicable
• Work closely with FSS Regional Chief Accountant and with the Finance Director/s of assigned affiliate/s to ensure high quality of the ledgers and full compliance with Accounting Policies
• Propose and implement initiatives aimed to improve efficiency and quality of the process

Qualifications

A driven, energetic person with very strong accounting expertise, able to act as focal point between different stakeholders, multitask and meet fixed deadlines.

• Master’s Degree with an accounting or finance
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, planning and financial analysis
• Experience in an international environment - pharma sector is a plus
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA qualification or equivalent is a plus
• Strong computer skills, particular experience with Excel and SAP
• Professional proficiency of English, any other language would be an asset
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
• Individual must be self-motivated with great follow-up skills and be able to work independently
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and drive for excellence

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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